Buell - Best Cornering Bike? - SV650.org

15-08-05, 03:18 PM

I was looking at the "Best Cornering Bike" article in the September edition of Bike. The magazine (page 6

reckons that the Buell XB12R Firebolt wins.

Has anyone ridden one? If so - what do you reckon?

Martin

15-08-05, 03:19 PM

That would be page 68

15-08-05, 04:56 PM

the closest ive been to one is just on tickover, dam those things vibrate!
dont know about the handling tho but stunt riders use them so they must be good

mattSV · 15-08-05, 05:15 PM

Did a day with Buell at Silverstone about 6 weeks ago.

I rode the XB12S first of all and was very impressed, however the XB12R was awesome.

It feels tiny, and just drops into the corners, with the slightest push on the bars. Once in the corner, it felt totally planted, however it was no problem to change the line if needed. The brakes feel powerful and easy to control - stoppies were no problem.

Compared to the SV (either the 650 or the thou) it felt very different.

Would like to compare one to a VFR400.

15-08-05, 05:18 PM

i think that it looks like a cool bike tbh

15-08-05, 10:49 PM

Ive heard from a few sources that the suspension needs to be setup properly for the rider but when its right its one hell of a bike around corners.

I think there stunning looking bikes.

16-08-05, 09:01 AM

When Erik Buell decides to offer Buells with a non-Harley motor, say a TL1000 or something more modern, the Buell will begin to attract customers. The motor needs to be water-cooled, injected, and have light, balanced internals. The Harley shudder and bad fuel economy is no good for such a progressive bike. The styling, brakes and things like the oil in the swingarm and fuel in the frame make the choice of the Harley motor hard to understand. But its target market is the US, and they like Harleys over there...
Jon.

16-08-05, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ujoni08

When Erik Buell decides to offer Buells with a non-Harley motor, say a TL1000 or something more modern, the Buell will begin to attract customers

He never will as it's now fully owned by HD. Agreed it's an old lumbering engine but it's still fun and very individual. As for attracting customers, they're selling loads. If you haven't tried one, do so

.

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16-08-05, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by ujoni08

When Erik Buell decides to offer Buells with a non-Harley motor, say a TL1000 or something more modern, the Buell will begin to attract customers

He never will as it's now fully owned by HD. Agreed it's an old lumbering engine but it's still fun and very individual. As for attracting customers, they're selling loads. If you haven't tried one, do so

.

.

Don't be so sure, the V-rods don't use HD engines.

16-08-05, 09:49 AM

Oooh, yes! I'd forgotten about the V Rod motor. Now THAT would do rather nicely in a Firebolt...
Jon

15-08-05, 03:18 PM	#1
NitroNorry Guest Posts: n/a	Buell - Best Cornering Bike? I was looking at the "Best Cornering Bike" article in the September edition of Bike. The magazine (page 6 reckons that the Buell XB12R Firebolt wins. Has anyone ridden one? If so - what do you reckon? Martin

15-08-05, 05:15 PM	#4
mattSV Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Darn sarf, innit Posts: 2,025	Did a day with Buell at Silverstone about 6 weeks ago. I rode the XB12S first of all and was very impressed, however the XB12R was awesome. It feels tiny, and just drops into the corners, with the slightest push on the bars. Once in the corner, it felt totally planted, however it was no problem to change the line if needed. The brakes feel powerful and easy to control - stoppies were no problem. Compared to the SV (either the 650 or the thou) it felt very different. Would like to compare one to a VFR400. __________________ 2000 - 2004 SV650S 2004 - 2009 SV1000S 2009 - 2013 Triumph Sprint ST1050 2013 - 2016 Triumph Explorer 1200 2016 - Ducati Multistrada DVT S

16-08-05, 09:01 AM	#7
ujoni08 Guest Posts: n/a	Buell motors are Harley, though... When Erik Buell decides to offer Buells with a non-Harley motor, say a TL1000 or something more modern, the Buell will begin to attract customers. The motor needs to be water-cooled, injected, and have light, balanced internals. The Harley shudder and bad fuel economy is no good for such a progressive bike. The styling, brakes and things like the oil in the swingarm and fuel in the frame make the choice of the Harley motor hard to understand. But its target market is the US, and they like Harleys over there... Jon.

16-08-05, 09:49 AM	#10
ujoni08 Guest Posts: n/a	V Rod motor Oooh, yes! I'd forgotten about the V Rod motor. Now THAT would do rather nicely in a Firebolt... Jon

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15-08-05, 03:19 PM	#2
NitroNorry Guest Posts: n/a	That would be page 68

15-08-05, 04:56 PM	#3
kwak zzr Guest Posts: n/a	the closest ive been to one is just on tickover, dam those things vibrate! dont know about the handling tho but stunt riders use them so they must be good

15-08-05, 05:18 PM	#5
didge Guest Posts: n/a	i think that it looks like a cool bike tbh

15-08-05, 10:49 PM	#6
WelshWop Guest Posts: n/a	Ive heard from a few sources that the suspension needs to be setup properly for the rider but when its right its one hell of a bike around corners. I think there stunning looking bikes.